Best 6 Hearty Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti sauce is a versatile dish that can be served in a variety of ways, making it a popular choice for home cooks. Whether you prefer a classic tomato sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a spicy Arrabiata, there's a spaghetti sauce recipe out there to suit your taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Read on for our tips on how to find the best recipe for hearty homemade spaghetti sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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After years of experimenting, my mom has perfected her hearty spaghetti sauce recipe. It's excellent served with a tossed salad and garlic bread. Although the recipe makes more than two servings, it freezes well. -Jennifer Shaw, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, peppers, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add the mushrooms; cook for 2 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, bay leaf, sugar, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Discard bay leaf. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Homemade Italian spaghetti sauce from an Italian family. The longer you cook it the better it tastes.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans peeled ground tomatoes in paste
1 (6 ounce) can Italian-style tomato paste
7 cups water
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup red wine
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, wine, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 659.1 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

HEARTY HOMEMADE ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Thick, rich, meaty sauce loaded with the flavors of Italy! I finally wrote it down as I went along! PLEASE don't let the list of ingredients scare you off, it's really VERY easy!! You'll never buy "those jars" again! :)

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 1/2 lbs hamburger
1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon whole fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 (15 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can delmonte original stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can Contadina tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)
1 (8 ounce) cont. fresh sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, combine well with hands the 2 meats.
  • Add to deep, large non-stick skillet. *If not using non-stick pan, add a little olive oil to pan first so it won't stick.
  • Sprinkle EVENLY rest of meat mixture ingredients over meats. Stir meats to mix in herbs and spices.
  • Cook over medium heat til meat is no longer pink. Break up meat as you go along, but just don't overdo it. You don't want tiny, overly fine pieces.
  • Drain grease.
  • Pour into large heavy-bottomed pot.
  • Add rest of ingredients EXCEPT mushrooms, and stir/fold to mix well.
  • Now add the mushrooms! :).
  • Heat over medium heat til simmering.
  • Lower heat to just a simmer and cook, stirring every so often, for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve over hot, cooked and well drained spaghetti, thin spaghetti, mostaccioli, or rotini noodles.
  • Serve with tossed salad, garlic bread and parmesan cheese on the side if desired. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.2, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 119.2, Sodium 2590.4, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 21.4, Protein 44.4

HEARTY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This makes a rich, hearty sauce that gets better the longer it cooks. Sub fresh herbs for dried- I usually try to :) Also great with green pepper, olives or mushrooms added.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb ground beef
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 teaspoons brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon basil
2 -3 teaspoons oregano
1 -2 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or more)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 cups red wine or 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 cup water

Steps:

  • brown beef and sausage with onion. drain.
  • add garlic, spices, tomatoes (all of them), sugar, wine and water.
  • bring to a boil.
  • reduce and simmer at least 2 hours until thick, the longer the better!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 1204.7, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 21.9

MOM'S HEARTY SPAGHETTI



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Flavored with Italian sausage and dotted with tender meatballs, the savory from-scratch sauce made this dish one of my mom's most-requested. We five kids were always thrilled to hear it was on the menu. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons each dried basil, oregano and parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. add beef and mix well. Shape into eight meatballs. Brown in a Dutch oven over medium heat; drain and set meatballs aside. , In the same pan, cook sausage, onion and green pepper until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, garlic and seasonings. Add meatballs; stir gently. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

HEARTY MEAT SAUCE



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My grandmother fixed this for us growing up and I love it. It is a thick and hearty sauce for spaghetti or your favorite noodle! Of course the bread of choice would have to be Texas garlic bread!

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ pound ground beef
2 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 diced yellow pepper
1 diced red bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
6 fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain.
  • In a large pot combine browned beef and spaghetti sauce over medium heat for 5 or 10 minutes. Add yellow peppers, red peppers, canned tomatoes and mushrooms. Lower heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring every once in a while.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1110.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add vegetables, herbs, and spices to your sauce to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
  • Serve your sauce over your favorite pasta, or use it as a topping for pizza or lasagna.

Conclusion:

Homemade spaghetti sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sauce that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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